. This is because the tool's core function—injecting code and modifying memory—is behavior identical to actual malware Official Sources : To ensure safety, only download from the official website or the project's GitHub repository Usage Risks Releases · cheat-engine/cheat-engine - GitHub
: The official installer often includes "offers" for third-party software (adware/PUA). Users must carefully these during installation to avoid bloatware False Positives : Almost all antivirus programs, including Windows Defender , will flag Cheat Engine as a virus Cheat Engine 7.4